Hardware Scan Service View (platHwScan-HardwareScanService)

This optional platform service component is available on the controller station, provided that the platform has the platHwScan module installed. This service provides a graphical diagram of communication ports and other features on the hosting platform, including callouts to a table that explains the location, description (such as COM2), port type, and status/usage of each item.

To function correctly, the appropriate platHwScan<Type> module needs to be installed on the controller. Otherwise, the default Hardware Scan Service View displays:

Jar file platHwScanType is required to support this platform

where the appropriate platHwScan<Type> is as follows:

Controller Series platHwScanType module
JACE-6E, JACE-6, JACE-3E platHwScanNpm

JACE-7

 platHwScanJvln

JACE-603 (JACE-403 with retrofit board)

 platHwScanJ603

JACE-645 (JACE-545 with retrofit board)

 platHwScanJ645

JACE-602 Express (J-602-XPR or M2M)

 platHwScanXpr

JACE-8000

 platHwScanTitan
Figure 1. Hardware Scan view


To open this view, expand Config > Services > PlatformServices and double-click HardwareScanService.

This diagram of the controller shows its communication ports and other features including, if applicable, installed communication options, such as modules or cards. The callouts refer to a table that explains each item’s location, description (such as COM2), port type, usage, and status.

For more information, refer to the Niagara Engineering Notes.